Jesus' death on the cross created a bridge that allows us to be reconciled to God.
Jesus died on the cross, but He did not stay in the tomb. He rose again, giving us hope in the certainty of eternal life.
Jesus was crucified, but death could not hold Him. He rose on the third day, creating the way for us to have eternal life.
As horrific as Jesus' death on the cross was, He did it willingly so that we may be forgiven.